Woodworker's Journal Router-Bit-Box, страница 5
Router Bit Box Step-by-Step Instructions1. Select a piece of 1/2" thick stock that measures 6-3/8" wide x 60" long from which to make the box frame parts (A, B, C, D, E, and F). 2. Crosscut the stock into two pieces, each 18" long and two pieces of 11-1/2" long. 3. Use the router to cut a 1/4" x 1/4" groove in each piece to accept the bottom (H). NOTE: On the 18" lengths, this groove must be stopped at a point 1/4" from the end. 4. Use a hand chisel to square the rounded corners at the ends of the grooves. NOTE: On the 11-1/2 lengths that the groove is not stopped, but rather it is cut along the entire length of the stock. 5. Use the router again to cut the 1/4" rabbet along the top edge of each piece to accept the top (G). NOTE: Like the groove, the rabbet must be stopped 1/4" from each end, while the rabbet on the 11-1/2" stock is cut along the entire length of the stock. 6. Use a finger joint jig in conjunction with a dado head cutter to cut the finger joints on each end. 7. Select a piece of 1/4" thick birch plywood from which to cut the bottom (H). 8. Cut the bottom, making sure the corners are square. 9. Dry assemble the four frame parts and make adjustments as necessary. 10. Apply a thin coat of paste wax to the inside corners of the frame. 11. Disassemble the dry fit-up. 12. Apply a thin coat of glue to the fingers and to the edges of the plywood. 13. Clamp firmly to insure a good glue bond. 14. Check for squareness. 15. Set aside to dry overnight. 16. Remove the clamps. 17. Measure the opening for the 1/4" thick birch plywood top (G). NOTE: This MUST be an exact fit, so take the measurements with care. 18. Make adjustments to the top as necessary. 19. Apply glue to the rabbet. 20. Assemble the top to the frame. 21. Use clamps to apply pressure. 22. Set aside to dry. 23. Raise the table saw blade to a height of 5/8". 24. Locate the rip fence 4-7/8" from the blade. 25. Place one of the 11-1/2" long sides of the frame on the table. |
